Today Phil Almond has been appointed new President of SCA Packaging Europe(STO:SCAA)(STO:SCAB). He succeeds John Williams, who has decided to leave SCA, taking on the position as President and CEO at Domtar.

Phil Almond is currently responsible for the corrugated business, region Middle Europe, with important markets like Germany, Austria, Poland, Hungary and Czech Republic. He has been employed at SCA Packaging since 1993 where he has held leading positions. Phil Almond takes on his new position as of November 1st.

"John Williams joined our company in year 2000 and I wish him the best of luck in his new challenges," says Jan Johansson, President and CEO, SCA.

Domtar Corporation is a publicly listed (NYSE/TSX) Montreal Canada based, fine paper company. Domtar is North America's leading manufacturer and marketer of uncoated free sheet paper.

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SCA is a global consumer goods and paper company that develops and produces personal care products, tissue, packaging solutions, publication papers and solid-wood products. Sales are conducted in some 90 countries. SCA has many well-known brands, including the global brands Tena and Tork. Sales in 2007 amounted to SEK 106 billion (EUR 11.4 billion). SCA has approximately 50,000 employees.